Joe Perry Project
b. 10 September 1950, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Having severed an apprenticeship in the aspiring Jam Band, guitarist Perry became a founder member of Aerosmith. This durable hard-rock act became one of USA's leading attractions during the '70s, principally through the artist's exciting, riffing style and vocalist Steve Tyler's charismatic appearance. Tension between the group's leading figures led to former's departure in 1979. He formed the Joe Perry Project with Ralph Mormon (vocals), David Hull (bass) and Ronnie Stewart (drums) but neither LET THE MUSIC DO THE TALKING nor I'VE GOT THE ROCKS ‘N’ ROLLS AGAIN, which featured new singer Charlie Farren, captured the fire of the guitarist's previous group. Perry then established a new line-up around Mach Bell (vocals), Danny Hargrove (bass) and Joe Pet (drums) for ONCE A ROCKER, ALWAYS A ROCKER, but once again the combination failed to generate commercial approbation. Former Aerosmith colleague Brad Whitford (guitar) was then added to the group, but it was disbanded in 1984 when a full-scale reunion of the former act was undertaken. The ensuing DONE WITH MIRRORS featured the title song of the Project's debut album, but Aerosmith's subsequent successful rebirth brought Perry's external aspirations to a premature close.